MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
centre brake light doesnt work but may be disconnected.
preiously failed corrosion of rear brake-pipes have been rubbed down to remove pitting and not replaced
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside lower front screen cracked
Fuel pipes corroded.
O/S/R shock absorber top casing detatched.
PAS and brake pipes corroded.
Raised centre brake light partially inoperative.
Various oil leaks under vehicle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust Heat Shield Detatched
Eye Level Stop Light Has A Dim Bulb 2nd From Right
Most Brake & Power Steering Pipes Corroded
Offside Outer Washer Jet Not Hittig Screen
Offside Rear Shocker Casing Detatched (Plastic)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Underside Of Vehicle Wet With Oil (Suspect Gearbox Leaking)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIB 1233 is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIB 1233, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VIB 1233 registered?
VIB 1233 is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is VIB 1233 safe to buy?
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